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Jan11

Pula, Croatia

Published by in Arts, Cultural, Europe, Events, Fishing, History, Italy, Monuments, Photos, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Swimming, Urban Tourism

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Pula is situated on the Istria peninsula, Croatia, and with population over 62,000, it’s the largest city in Istria. With its mild climate – the sun shines for 2350 hours a year, it is an attractive place to spend a holiday for many tourists. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. The natural beauty of Pula and turquoise blue water of the Adriatic have made the city an internationally popular summer vacation destination.

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Jan11

Cristallo Palace Hotel & Spa

Published by in Europe, Hotels, Italy, Relaxing, Restaurants, Skiing, Spa

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The hotel is situated in a picturesque position – a top a panoramic hill, surrounded by majestic mountains, offers an breathtaking view of the spectacular valley of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Cristallo Palace is located just 3 km from Bergamo airport. The hotel’s design in a Gustavian style, pastel colors and precious crafts work, such as 16,000 hand painted roses, create a pleasant atmosphere. The hospitable and intimate atmosphere makes the hotel ideal as a summer and winter holiday destination.

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Jan08

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Published by in Eating, Europe, Extreme, Hiking, Italy, Skiing

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In winter, Cortina offers 110 kilometers of downhill and 58 km. of cross-country ski runs.  Cortina d’Ampezzo is a famous alpine town in northern Italy. It’s in the Dolomites, part of the eastern half of the Italian Alps. In winter the town is a busy skiing destination, with several cable cars and access to many runs. With the professionals at the Cortina Adrenaline Center, thrills and  are available to everyone: taxi-bob, snow rafting, crazy sledge.

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Dec04

Tuscany Chocolates

Published by in Eating, Europe, Italy, Photos, Travel Stories

Amedei is a boutique confectionery in the Pisan village of Pontedera, Tuscany (Italy). No place in the world takes chocolate making as seriously as Amedei Factory.

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Dec04

The Apuan Alps

Published by in Europe, Hiking, Italy, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking

The Apuan Alps (Italy) are marble mountains with a naturalistic jewel, protected by a regional natural park, an ideal destination for nature-lovers.  The picture displays an Italian village of Trassilico crowns a mountaintop in a region of Tuscany north of the city of Lucca.

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Nov23

Hotel Cipriani, Venice

Published by in Chillin, Eating, Europe, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Italy, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Spa, Urban Tourism

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The Hotel Cipriani is one oasis of luxury in Venice, Italy, located on the island Giudecca, which is famous with its wines. This five-star and ultra-rich hotel and its excellent service, charming furnishings, all-marble bathrooms, three restaurants, bars, spa, tennis courts and Olympic-size swimming pool, is one great European destination.

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Nov22

Mega Opera Festival – Arena Di Verona

Published by in Cultural, Europe, Events, Italy

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 The Arena di Verona is hosting to the grandiose Verona Opera Festival. The festival takes each year between June and August in Verona, Italy. Each year visitors come from all over the world to see the Verona Opera summer season, which includes standards from the repertoire -  famous Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida, Tosca, Turandot, Nabucco, Carmen, Madame Butterfly and Barbiere di Siviglia (Seville’s Barber).

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Nov22

Grand Hotel Parker’s, Naples

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The 5-star Parker’s Grand Hotel is located on a hill in the heart of Naples. It has enchanting views over the bay to Capri and the gulf of the Chiaia beach. Established in 1865, the hotel is close to the shopping area including famous boutiques such as Bulgari, Versace, Gucci and Valentrino. A ten minute walk from the hotel are the Royal Palace and the National Museum.

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Nov01

Positano, Italy

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Positano is situated in the Campania region of Italy. It’s a port for Capri and health and seaside resort on the Amalfi Coast. Once a wealthy maritime power, it began the last century as a fishing settlement, and ended it as a popular, and rather chi-chi resort, famous for its hotels and boutiques as well as for the winding stairways that connect the town, and the towering cliffs above.

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Nov01

THE ITALIAN’ HEAVEN – LAKE COMO

Published by in Biking, Camping, Cruise, Europe, Golf, Hiking, Italy, Kayaking, Relaxing, Resorts, Romantic, Skiing

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Lake Como lies between Milan and the border of Switzerland. It’s southern tip is about 40km north of Milan. The lake covers an area of 146 sq km and it’s surrounded by both high mountains and hills, beautiful villas and resort villages and raging torrents and big rivers. Lake Como (Lago di Como in Italian), is a jewel-like oasis of tranquility, a magical combination of lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks.

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